2019 Audi Q7 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Excellent

Ranks 2nd of 16 Q7 years we score.

Owner complaints: 62; 2 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 13.1; 45,874 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.52×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 20; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 4
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2019 Audi Q7?

Yes. Our reliability score for the 2019 Audi Q7 is 80 out of 100, which rates Excellent. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 2nd of the 16 Q7 years we score.

The most reported problem is the steering, mostly stopped working (10 of 62 complaints). Owners also complain about the coil springs and automatic emergency braking. 20 of the 62 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 4 recalls. Audi also offers three warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the air conditioning, drive axles and driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2018 scores 70 and the 2020 scores 67.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-21-01 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Excellent reliability score of 80
About half the problems of the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

Steering: stopped working10 complaints
Coil spring: parts breaking or coming apart9 complaints
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead4 complaints

How the 2019 Q7 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.46×	−7
Everyday problems	0.66×	−4
Problems in the last two years	0.34×	−4
Recalls	0.86×	−5
Score		80

What Owners Report

We read all 62 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Audi Q7, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 62.

Steering: stopped working
10 complaints (16%)
A feature that stopped working, locking up and loss of steering control. 4 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Coil spring: parts breaking or coming apart
9 complaints (15%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
4 complaints (6%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
4 complaints (6%)
Wrong readings, a failure and parts breaking or coming apart.
Cooling system failure
3 complaints (5%)
A failure that needed a new part and a leak.
Exterior lights: warning lights
3 complaints (5%)
Warning lights.
Fuel pump failure
3 complaints (5%)
A failure that needed a new part and a stored fault code. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Tires: damage
3 complaints (5%)
Damage, parts breaking or coming apart and early wear. Median mileage when it started: about 20,000 miles.
Engine: stalling
2 complaints (3%)
Stalling. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine mounts: a leak
2 complaints (3%)
A leak.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (3%)
A leak.
Screen and audio failure
2 complaints (3%)
A failure that needed a new part and problems that come and go.
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (3%)
The system acting on its own. Both describe a serious outcome.
Phone and navigation: warning lights
2 complaints (3%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (3%)
Hesitation. Both describe a serious outcome.

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Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (3%)
The system acting on its own. Both describe a serious outcome.
Rearview camera: works on and off
2 complaints (3%)
Problems that come and go.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (3%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.

Reported Once (19)

Show the 19 problems reported once

AWD or rear differential failure
PCV valve or crankcase breather: unusual noises
Brake power assist: a hard pedal or less assist
Brakes: overheating
Control module (unspecified) failure
Several warning lights at once
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
Intake manifold or runner flaps: sticking or stiffness
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Driver-assist camera and radar: warning lights
Cruise control: stopped working
Rear spring lower mount: rust or corrosion
Seat belts: damage
Starter failure
Transmission computer failure
Shifter or park: stopped working
Unexplained crash (cause not stated)
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
Windshield: shattering or cracking

How the 2019 Audi Q7 Compares With Other Years

The other Q7 years of the 2nd generation, 2017 to 2026, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	2.2	1	–
2025	Provisional 67	–	–	6.0	3	Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
2024	Not scored	–	–	3.0	3	Phone and navigation: parts breaking or coming apart
2023	Good	78	0.51×	5.5	3	Brakes: hard braking with nothing ahead
2022	Caution	69	1.0×	13.2	3	Cooling system: a leak
2021	Caution	64	1.5×	26.0	10	Cooling system: a leak
2020	Caution	67	1.2×	22.8	5	Cooling system failure
2019 This year	Excellent	80	0.52×	13.1	4	Steering: stopped working
2018	Good	70	1.0×	29.6	3	Exterior lights: warning lights
2017	Caution	66	1.4×	54.3	7	Exterior lights: warning lights

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2019 Audi Q7 Recalls

Four recalls cover the 2019 Audi Q7. The most recent was issued in October 2020: “Head Injury from C-Pillar Impact in a Crash.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Head Injury from C-Pillar Impact in a Crash
In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 20V658000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 27, 2020. By the third quarter of 2022, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Possible Loss of Steering Control
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 20V149000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 16, 2020. By the second quarter of 2021, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Inflate Properly
An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 20V093000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 19, 2020. By the second quarter of 2021, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA 19V114000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 20, 2019. By the second quarter of 2020, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2019 Audi Q7 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has three warranty extensions for the 2019 Audi Q7, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the air conditioning, drive axles and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-21-01
Air conditioning evaporator failure
The problem:
The air conditioning evaporator can fail. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs or replaces a failed A/C evaporator, with any parts and labor needed.
Who qualifies:
Certain A4, S4 and Q7 from model year 2017 and A5, S5 and Q5 from 2018. The bulletin gives no last model year. Cars already repaired still qualify, but totaled cars do not.
Coverage:
10 years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-02
CV joint failure
The problem:
A CV joint can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not say which joint or describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the CV joint and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2018 Q5 and Q7, 2019 A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and e-tron, and 2020 A6, A7, A8, Q5 and Q8. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
5 years or 60,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2019 Q7 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2019 Q7, from its four recalls, three Audi warranty extensions that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Head Injury from C-Pillar Impact in a Crash NHTSA 20V658000
Possible Loss of Steering Control NHTSA 20V149000
Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Inflate Properly NHTSA 20V093000
Shock Absorber Forks May Develop Cracks NHTSA 19V114000

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-21-01: air conditioning evaporator failure
AWA-23-02: CV joint failure
AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
Look for uneven tire wear and listen for clunks or humming that changes with speed.
Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Steering
Coil springs
Automatic emergency braking
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Q7 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.